Men’s D-II/III: Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Wisconsin-Stevens Point tabs Brooks as new coach

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Chris Brooks has been hired as the next men’s head coach at Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Brooks becomes the fifth head coach in Pointers history, replacing Wil Nichol, who resigned to accept a front office position in the National Hockey League. “Chris brings over 12 years of proven success as a hockey coach at the collegiate and … Read more

Nichol to step down from UWSP at season’s end

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Wisconsin-Stevens Point head coach Wil Nichol has announced that he will step down from his position as head coach on June 1 to take an NHL front office position. “It is a once in a lifetime opportunity and one that I and my family are extremely excited about,” Nichol said in a statement released by … Read more

Wisconsin-Stevens Point relies on balanced attack

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Though picked for third, the Pointers’ early-season form suggests they are league-championship material. The team’s roiling 4-1 start (2-0 in NCHA play) has featured a balanced scoring attack, conscientious defensive play and stellar goaltending by sophomore Nick Graves. UW-Stevens Point’s start could make a mockery out of the preseason coaches poll, which had the Pointers … Read more

Granato to be One of First Two Women in Hall of Fame

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Cammi Granato, three-time ECAC Player of the Year, two-time Olympian and 15-year member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, was today announced as one of the first two female members in the 65-year history of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Granato will be formally inducted into the Hall on Nov. 8 as part of the … Read more

Rule Book Headed for Change, But by How Much?

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The NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee gets this chance only once every two years, so there’s a little more emphasis to get it right. In the next month, leading up to and through the committee’s meeting June 8-11 in Indianapolis, the dialogue about potential rules changes will lead to debate and then … Read more

Baldarotta Tapped At Cortland

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Joe Baldarotta has been named the men’s ice hockey head coach at SUNY Cortland, according to Cortland director of athletics Joan Sitterly. Baldarotta replaces Tom Cranfield, who stepped down in April after six seasons to become Cortland’s Assistant Director of Athletics (Compliance/Scheduling). BALDAROTTA Baldarotta brings 16 years of collegiate head coaching experience to Cortland, all … Read more

Ninnemann Named Full-Time Women’s Head Coach At Stevens Point

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After leading the UW-Stevens Point women’s hockey team to its second straight NCAA Division III Frozen Four appearance this past March, Ann Ninnemann has been named the school’s full-time head coach. Ninnemann, who coached the 2006-07 season on an interim basis, guided the Pointers to a 20-7-2 overall record and a third place finish at … Read more

Stevens Point Confirms Baldarotta Resignation

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point athletic department has issued a statement announcing the resignation of men’s hockey head coach Joe Baldarotta. The resignation is effective Friday, April 6, but Baldarotta will remain as an associate lecturer in the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Athletics. “We appreciate the many contributions Joe has made to Pointer … Read more

2006-07 Wisconsin-Stevens Point Preview

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Only a 2-2 tie in the final game of the season kept the Pointers from locking up home ice in the playoffs last year. For Stevens Point to improve on what ultimately ended up being a fifth place finish, they must find a way to be more consistent. For example, last season the Pointers posted … Read more

Preview: St. Olaf vs. Wisconsin-Superior

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First Round, First Times It’s been three years since Wisconsin-Superior has played in the NCAA Tournament. It’s the first time St. Olaf has ever played in the NCAA Tournament. Fittingly, those two teams will square off in the first round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament. The Yellowjackets stunned St. Norbert in the NCHA Playoffs to … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – March 3, 2006

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NCAA Tournament Bids on the Line March Madness is upon us. No, not the men’s basketball NCAA Tournament, but the MIAC and NCHA championship games. If anyone from the MIAC wants to be playing in the NCAA Tournament, they will have to win the conference tournament. It doesn’t look as if any team has played … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – Feb. 23, 2006

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Coming Down to the Wire After one round of the NCHA playoffs, three teams made it through as expected, but one did not. I’ll give you a preview of the semifinals and what you can expect from the four teams vying for the Peters Cup. The MIAC has one weekend of play remaining and while … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – Feb. 16, 2006

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It’s Go Time The postseason is upon us, at least in the NCHA. And how about that nagging question-will MSOE make the NCAA Tournament? I’ll give a quick rundown of the first round matchups in the NCHA tournament and make a case for why the Raiders are for real. NCHA Playoffs No.8 Wisconsin-Eau Claire (2-19-4 … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – Feb. 9, 2006

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Changing of the Guard It’s no surprise that St. Norbert is leading the NCHA with one weekend to play, but it may be a surprise to see the Green Knights in the top spot in the recent USCHO.com poll. St. Norbert stole the number one ranking away from defending champ Middlebury after the Panthers lost … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – Feb. 2, 2006

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Critical Weekends Last weekend was huge in the NCHA as the top two teams squared off for conference supremacy. The MIAC has its own version this week as two of the top teams battle for the conference title. The St. Norbert Showcase One point separating them. Two critical points on the line. Three weeks left … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – Jan. 26, 2006

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Big Weekends in the West The next two weekends feature some of the most exciting match-ups and biggest rivalries in the West that will have serious playoff implications. The MIAC and NCHA races look like they will come to down to the wire, while MSOE is getting closer and closer to locking up the MCHA. … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – Jan. 19, 2006

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The Calm Before the Storm While hockey in the West has hardly been smooth sailing this season, one player has had a calming influence on his team this year, and throughout his career. Johnnie on the Spot For three years, Adam Hanna has been St. John’s saving grace. The senior netminder has posted a 46-9-3 … Read more

This Week in West Region DIII – Jan. 12, 2006

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Holiday Happenings While most teams had a lengthy layover for the holiday break, there were a couple of teams in the West that played some rather important games-games that could be pivotal in determining where they wind up at season’s end. Surprising Results in Vermont Expectations were high for St. Thomas when they began the … Read more